| Shannon Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1987-07-24) July 24, 1987 (age 37) Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | P-Valley |
Shannon Thornton (born July 24, 1987) is an American actress best known for her role as Keyshawn on the Starz series P-Valley (2020–present). She won a Gracie Allen Award and a Women's Image Network Award for her performance.
Life and career
Thornton was born and raised in Connecticut. She has modeled for Creme of Nature and other Black hair care products.
Thornton's first television acting role was on Blue Bloods in 2010. She also had recurring roles on Rise, Dynasty, and Power. In 2020, she gained wider prominence as a lead cast member on the Starz drama series P-Valley, on which she portrays Keyshawn, a stripper in an abusive relationship. In 2022, she appeared in Future's music video "Love You Better."
In 2024, Thornton appeared in the erotic thriller film Mea Culpa and later played the lead in the romantic drama film Joy Ridge, both directed by Tyler Perry.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Week Of | Daray | |
| 2021 | Wouldn't Mean Nuthin' | Nicole | Short |
| 2024 | Mea Culpa | Charlise | |
| TBA | Joy Ridge | Joy | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Blue Bloods | Sara | Episode: "Smack Attack" |
| 2016 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ashley S. | Episode: "Assaulting Reality" |
| 2017 | Time After Time | Kerry Ann Riley | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2018 | Rise | Yvonne Thorne | Recurring cast |
| Power | Quinn Phillips | Recurring cast: Season 5 | |
| FBI | Jill Frey | Episode: "Cops and Robbers" | |
| 2020–2021 | Dynasty | Mia | Recurring cast: Season 3-4 |
| 2020–present | P-Valley | Keyshawn Harris | Main cast |
| 2022 | Inventing Anna | Natasha Lucas | Episode: "Dangerously Close" |
Music Videos
| Year | Artist | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Future | "Love You Better" | Female Lead |
Awards and nominations
For P-Valley
- 2021 – Winner, Gracie Allen Award, Actress in a Supporting Role - Drama
- 2022 – Winner, Women's Image Network Award for Best Actress, Drama Series (for "White Knight")
References
- "Happy Birthday: 'P-Valley' Star Shannon Thornton's Hottest Photos". Global Grind. 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ Evans, Shalwah (6 December 2020). "'P-Valley' Star Shannon Thornton Shares The Secrets To Her Glowing Beauty". Essence. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- Williams, Bre. "Twitter Discovers 'P-Valley' Star Shannon Thornton Used To Model For Black Hair Products". Shadow and Act. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- "Shannon Thornton". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- Marine, Brooke (3 June 2022). "P-Valley Star Shannon Thornton Can't Live Without Her Mascara". W. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- "P-Valley Season 2: Shannon Thorton Says Audiences Will Witness Her Character's "Very Interesting" Journey". BET. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (2021-06-09). "Kerry Washington, Catherine O'Hara, Lena Waithe, Kelly Clarkson Among 2021 Gracie Awards Honorees (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- ^ Okantah, Ile-Ife (2022-08-31). "Shannon Thornton Is Still Reeling From Keyshawn's P-Valley Cliffhanger". Vulture. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
- "What Shannon Thornton From P-Valley Is Listening To". Pitchfork. 2022-08-01. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
- Jackson, Angelique (February 29, 2024). "Tyler Perry Sets Drama 'Joy Ridge' at Amazon MGM Studios, Starring Shannon Thornton and Tosin Morohunfola (EXCLUSIVE)".
- "THE WIN AWARDS 24". The WIN Awards. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
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